Marchand's Season Likely Over as Panthers Face Surgery Decision

Brad Marchand's turbulent 2025-26 campaign with Florida is heading toward a premature conclusion as the 37-year-old winger awaits word on whether surgery is necessary for a lingering lower-body injury that's plagued him for months. The Panthers, already 12 points out of a playoff spot with 19 games remaining, are essentially writing off their three-peat dreams as their second-leading scorer battles an ailment he's managed but can no longer contain.